Our natural beauty and inspirational charm has long attracted a diverse range of artists to our region.
Whether the medium be painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture or photography, local artists, and those from further afield, are championed by an array of boutique galleries. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind piece of art, here are ten of the best galleries found in our region.
STOCKROOM, KYNETON
The Stockroom gallery, located on Kyneton’s historic Piper Street, boasts the largest privately-owned contemporary art space in regional Victoria. This stylish industrial space, once a butter factory, is the perfect backdrop to highlight local, national and international contemporary artists across all mediums. With exhibition openings every six weeks, Stockroom aims to provide art enthusiasts with a variety of affordable artworks and nurtures emerging artistic talent.
stockroomspace.com
THE OLD AUCTION HOUSE, KYNETON
Housed in the former Ferris auction rooms, The Old Auction House is a multi-use arts precinct, which includes a handmade retail shop, working artist studios and two gallery spaces. The galleries house rotating exhibitions featuring local and national artists of all disciplines. For those with a creative calling, the precinct also offers a variety of workshops in their onsite studios, including leadlighting, printmaking, silversmithing and painting.
theoldauctionhouse.com.au
LITTLE GALLERY, TRENTHAM
Little Gallery aims to showcase both established and emerging artists, platforming local art in a variety of mediums. Run by artists Helen Cottle, Rose Wilson, Llael McDonald, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray and Kim Haughie, the gallery exhibits their own work but also invites guest residencies from other regional artists. Hosting regular fundraising events, this little gallery is doing big things to support its local community.
trenthamlittlegallery.com
BLACK GALLERY, DAYLESFORD
Artist Cristina Doyle added a gallery space to her studio in Daylesford in 2019 as a result of much public interest to view her work. A formal exhibition space was added above the art studio in 2021 to exclusively exhibit Doyle’s wide range of paintings, lino prints, sculptures and ceramics. Cristina also runs popular workshops, including lino printing and life drawing on the premises.
blackgallerydaylesford.com
BROMLEY & CO. GALLERY, DAYLESFORD
Daylesford’s main street is home to Bromley & Co., a gallery space that displays the diverse artworks of David Bromley along with other select artists. Recognised as one of the most innovative artists in Australia, David is famous for his distinctive themes and unique styles of painting
and sculpture work. Peruse this well -curated space and walk away with anything from a Bromley cushion to an incredible one-of-a-kind painting.
bromleyandco.com
THE CONVENT, DAYLESFORD
A Daylesford icon, The Convent, with its prime position on Wombat Hill overlooking the township, is home to an art gallery, museum and café. Set in beautiful, established gardens, the magnificent building comprises seven gallery spaces with both traditional and contemporary art of varying disciplines, exhibiting both established and emerging artists. With such an extensive collection, you are sure to find something to suit your artistic tastes.
conventgallery.com.au
WILDWOOD, MOUNT FRANKLIN
If you are a budding musical artist, then a stop at Wildwood Instruments, just outside Daylesford, is a must. Open by appointment, luthier and artist, Nick Carpenter, combines his love of art and music in his one-of-a-kind creations. He designs and makes instruments, such as guitars and mandolins, in his onsite workshop, where he also runs regular guitar-making workshops.
wildwoodinstruments.com.au
BULLARTO GALLERY, BULLARTO
Located between the townships of Daylesford and Trentham, Bullarto is home to the studio and gallery of realist landscape artist Phillip Edwards. Drawing on the surrounding landscape of the Wombat State Forest, Edwards evokes a deep-rooted sense of his natural environment through his paintings. Edwards also creates sculptures from salvaged objects, timber and steel which are exhibited onsite.
phillipedwards.net
OVERWROUGHT GARDEN & GALLERY, BLAMPIED
Located on the Midland Highway, between Daylesford and Creswick, Overwrought Gallery specialises in metal sculpture garden art produced by local and visiting guest artists from around Australia. Make an afternoon of it and wander the sculpture garden, browsing the collection of artworks, before enjoying a picnic. To learn more about how the sculptures are designed and made, Overwrought offers guided tours every Tuesday and Thursday, which include morning tea in the sculpture garden.
overwrought.com.au
CASCADE ART, MALDON
Situated in picturesque Maldon, Cascade Art’s contemporary art space has its unique home in a former church, complete with stained-glass windows and high-beamed ceilings. Exhibiting a range of paintings, prints and sculptures from artists, many of whom live in central Victoria, the gallery is currently open on weekends, with opening hours increasing and new exhibitions confirmed for the New Year.
cascadeart.com.au
RADIUS ART, HEPBURN
The ethos at Radius Art is all about creating an art space for the creative people living within a 50km radius of this Hepburn Springs based gallery. Here you will find an ongoing program of exhibitions, events and workshops that celebrate all that is artistic in our region. Discover a new exhibition every six weeks within the gallery space or peruse for locally crafted goods in the adjoining makers’ store.
radiusart.com.au
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About the author
Annabel Ormond
Annabel is a freelance writer and author based in Woodend. Originally from Wales she has lived in Australia for thirteen years, the last two in the Macedon Ranges. As well as writing feature articles, Annabel is currently writing a historical fiction novel. When not writing, she enjoys exploring the region’s wineries, foodie hotspots, galleries, farmer’s markets and foraging second hand shops for treasures to upcycle. She loves the sense of community and stunning natural beauty that living in the Macedon Ranges offers.
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